Lithuania has signed a contract on the acquisition of Spanish mortars, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
Towed 120-mm EXPAL 120-MX2-SM mortars will be supplied by Spain’s EXPAL Systems, S.A. for 9.8 million euros, including mortars and their parts.
The company was chosen because it offered the best price, the ministry said.
The weapons are to be delivered within two years, the ministry said, adding that the Lithuanian army is expected to get half of the mortars by the end of next year.
“The acquisition of this modern and high quality weaponry will significantly strengthen the Lithuanian Armed Forces’ indirect fire support capability,” Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas says.
The ministry points out that the mortar system is “reliable and in line with NATO weapon standards”.
Mobile and versatile mortar systems with increased firepower and accuracy allow infantry and artillery to respond adequately to tactical needs through indirect fire support. The mortars procured by Lithuania can reach targets of up to 8km away.
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